At least 20 people were hurt early Friday following a shooting at a movie theater in Aurora, Colo., police said.

The incident occurred during a midnight showing of the Batman film “The Dark Knight Rises,” a police official told NBC News.

Several news sources have indicated 10 dead right now, but the International Business Times (IBT) indicates 12. They also mention the possibility of multiple gunmen and explosive devices. Other accounts on Twitter have indicated that tear gas or other incendiary devices were also used. The report indicates that one man, described as “an Indian male” is in custody while another remains on the loose.

Facts will likely change in this story and I urge people to exercise caution when drawing their own conclusions. I will update this story as much as possible throughout the day.

Prayers to the victims, their families, and the community of Aurora, Colorado.

Wish numbers like that would go down as reports come in, but in situations like this it rarely happens that way. Again, prayers to everyone in Aurora tonight.

UPDATE:

CBS Denver is reporting explosives found in the suspects home, while police have now indicated only one shooter was involved…

Fox News is saying another victim at a local hospital has passed, bringing the total number murdered to 15. Meanwhile, the Denver Post has now released this video of moviegoers fleeing the scene of the Aurora shooting:

Mitt Romney today made the following statement on this morning’s tragic shooting in Aurora, Colorado:

“Ann and I are deeply saddened by the news of the senseless violence that took the lives of 15 people in Colorado and injured dozens more. We are praying for the families and loved ones of the victims during this time of deep shock and immense grief. We expect that the person responsible for this terrible crime will be quickly brought to justice.”